3
july 2007
Blackmer Adds Biodiesel Information
To Web Site
Grand
Rapids, MI In
recognition of the explosive growth in the production
of biodiesel and other alternative fuels due to their
increasing importance in the transportation sector, Blackmer,
a Dover Company, and a global leader in the design and
manufacture of positive displacement rotary vane, centrifugal
pump and compressor technologies, has added an informative
and useful Biodiesel section to its Web site. Found at www.blackmer.com/ind-biodiesel.jsp,
the information includes:
Blackmer’Äôs
Biodiesel Pump Offerings & Brochure
This area highlights the various types of Blackmer pumps
that are ideally suited for specific applications found
throughout the biodiesel production and delivery processes.
Among them are the ProVane® Motor Speed Vane Pump,
System One® Centrifugal Pump, and NP/SNP, ML/HXL, GX/X
and TX(S)D Series Sliding Vane Pumps. All of these
pumps conform to the high standards established by
Blackmer as the leading manufacturer of pumps used
in the biodiesel market. In addition to pump
application information, Blackmer has included a full-color
brochure available for download on the Web site. The
brochure provides users with specific information on
the biodiesel industry and the many benefits of utilizing
Blackmer pumps.
Blackmer Product/Application Matrix
The matrix shows, in an easy-to-read chart, which of
Blackmer’Äôs pump lines are most appropriately applied
in various biodiesel-related applications. Applications
found throughout the Production, Processing, Terminal
Transfer and Transportation of biodiesel are listed.
Blackmer
and Biodiesel Frequently Asked Questions
The latest offering in Blackmer’Äôs biodiesel related online
presence, the FAQs section provides visitors with in-depth
answers to common questions about Blackmer pumps and
their applicability on various biodiesel services.
Among the topics discussed are the materials of construction
used in Blackmer pumps, why the efficiency of sliding-vane
technology is ideal for biodiesel operations and which
Blackmer pumps are best for alcohol recovery, caustic
transfer and glycerin handling, all critical stages
in the production of biodiesel.
’ÄúWe are well aware of the growing relevance the production
of biodiesel has in the transportation arena and have
created these new areas on our Web site to be used by
visitors to assist in their education about the industry,’Äù
said Tom Stone, Director of Marketing. ’ÄúWe trust that
these are significant and useful additions. If any visitors
wish to obtain even more information about Blackmer and
its line of products in general, they are welcome to
visit our home page at www.blackmer.com.’Äù
For more information about Blackmer pumps, please contact
Tom Stone at (616) 248-9252 or stone@blackmer.com.
Blackmer
is a global leader in the design and manufacture
of high quality flow technologies, including peristaltic
hose, eccentric disc and rotary vane positive displacement
pumps, centrifugal pumps, screw compressors, air
elimination systems and sliding vane and reciprocating
compressors for the transfer of liquid and gas products.
Blackmer pumps and compressors are used worldwide in a
variety of industries including Soap & Detergents, LPG, Chemical & Industrial
Processing, Energy, Food & Sanitary, Military/Marine
and Mobile Transport industries. Blackmer is part of Dover
Corporation.
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